Alarm sounds at home with strange odor but no fire, Pittsburgh PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm went off at a home near Hobart Street and Murdoch Road. A caller reported hearing running water and a strange smell, but there was no fire or smoke seen. Fire crews responded to check the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Near Hobart Street between Murdoch Road and Wendover Place.
00:03
A private caller reported the fire alarms going off and what sounds like running water,
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no fire seen at this time.
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Fire company responding to a residential fire alarm at near Hobart Street between Murdoch Road and Wendover Place.
00:18
With a private caller on scene.
00:21
Single family dwelling alarm going off, sound of water running.
00:26
No reported smoke or fire at this time.
00:27
Fire companies dispatched.
00:32
Companies responded on fire 1 call.
00:37
Some units are clear, others waiting on tow.
00:40
Thank you.
00:46
All companies responding to Brookline Boulevard can respond to fire one.
00:56
Companies responding to Hobart Street Zone 221.
00:58
Be advised, the caller was walking past the address.
01:01
Heard an alarm, what sounded like water rushing, also reported a strange odor, but no smoke.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Hobart St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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